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The Lost Cities of Ceylon The Lost Cities of Ceylon Geraldine Edith Mitton The romance of dead cities and a lost civilisation makes an almost inexpressible appeal. There are in Ceylon remains of ancient buildings, records of a history that was all but forgotten. The book te… OL1094845W
The presidents were here The presidents were here Ralph V. Gary "This is a valuable guide to places, structures and sites that were, at one time, visited by an American president. The work identifies and describes universities, hotels, homes, churches, birthplace… OL11999985W
A closer look A closer look J. D. Edwards 97 pages : 26 cm OL12049031W
Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear Frommer's 500 Places to See Before They Disappear Holly Hughes 500 Places to See Before They Disappear enables passionate travelers and the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocab… OL13752176W
Report of the mission hill triangle study committee on the potential designation of mission hill tr… Report of the mission hill triangle study committee on the potential designation of mission hill tr… Boston Landmarks Commission (Boston, Mass.) ...describes an area of Boston's Roxbury neighborhood known as the Mission Hill Triangle; includes photographs of architecturally significant buildings and recommends that the area be designated an A… OL13787216W
Early settlements Early settlements Spangenburg, Ray Explores ten locations that have had significance in American history. OL14855213W
The American Indian experience The American Indian experience Spangenburg, Ray Describes historic places in the United States associated with Native American history and culture, including Little Big Horn Battlefield, Alcatraz Island, and Nez Perce National Historic Park. OL14855242W
Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia Drew Knowles With this handy reference, novices and seasoned roadies have quick and easy access to essential information about this famous highway. Providing a list of important terms accompanied by descriptive a… OL15036723W
The Pilgrim Village Mystery The Pilgrim Village Mystery Gertrude Chandler Warner When the Alden children spend a week visiting at Pilgrim Village, they uncover the mystery behind the unusual happenings at the historic site. OL15115W
Seoul Seoul Chun-sik Chʻoe 327 p. : 23 cm OL15322641W
World history World history Philip Parker With more than 10,000 years of history in the palm of your hand, "Eyewitness Companion: World History" is the ideal one-stop reference for anyone with an interest in historical events, personalities,… OL15489427W
Boston landmarks commission's evaluation of significance system with criteria and explanation of gr… Boston landmarks commission's evaluation of significance system with criteria and explanation of gr… Boston Landmarks Commission (Boston, Mass.) ...a description of the six categories used by the Boston Landmarks Commission in evaluating architectural and historical resources in Boston and the significance of each; this item was in the BRA co… OL15671320W
The Geek Atlas The Geek Atlas John Graham-Cumming The history of science is all around us, if you know where to look. With this unique traveler's guide, you'll learn about 128 destinations around the world where discoveries in science, mathematics, … OL16094313W
Caves to skyscrapers Caves to skyscrapers Walt Disney Productions A twenty-five volume illustrated encyclopedia with each individually indexed volume devoted to one general topic such as plants, inventions, holidays, and others. OL16445960W
Phase ii archaeological investigations of the central artery/third harbor tunnel project in Boston,… Phase ii archaeological investigations of the central artery/third harbor tunnel project in Boston,… Massachusetts. Dept. of Public Works ...evaluates the eligibility of certain sites for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places; volume 1 contains descriptions of each site, bibliography, site plans and illustrations; volum… OL16465910W
Cultural emergency in conflict and disaster Cultural emergency in conflict and disaster Berma Klein Goldewijk,Els van der Plas,Georg Frerks The guiding principle of "Cultural emergency in conflict and disaster" is that culture is a basic need. International heritage specialists, relief workers and politicians discuss the importance of pr… OL16565519W
A bill to aid the Lincoln Farm Association, of New York A bill to aid the Lincoln Farm Association, of New York Martin B. Madden Bill to construct a memorial on the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky. OL16639973W
Seagulls don't eat pickles Seagulls don't eat pickles Erica Farber Fish Finelli and his friends set out to find Captain Kidd's treasure, rumored to be buried on nearby Lyons Island, but it seems like the local library director is looking for it as well--and finding … OL16714986W
Encyclopedia of archaeology Encyclopedia of archaeology Tim Murray "This three-volume work bridges a long-existing gap by successfully filling the space between scholarly and popular coverage. Taking a global perspective, this 500-entry set contains articles on the … OL16923759W
Off the tourist trail Off the tourist trail DK Publishing Off the Tourist Trail is a guide to the world's unspoiled sights and experiences. It takes a hundred clichd tourist destinations - everything from over-visited national parks to overrated museums - … OL16965141W
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